Events
Sober Craft & Sip
🎨 Join us for a fun, creative afternoon at The Midnight Oil! Our monthly Sober Craft & Sip is the perfect way to connect with community while making art in a welcoming, alcohol-free space.
📆 Sunday, August 9th from 1:00 – 3:00 PM
📍 The Midnight Oil, 44 N Christian St, Lancaster, PA 17602
🚘 Street parking is FREE on Sundays in Lancaster
Whether you want to paint, craft, or just hang out and get creative, everyone is welcome. Supplies are included for all types of crafting, including collage, painting (oil, water color, acrylic, etc), friendship bracelets, and so much more!
✨ $16 per person (includes materials). Profits support Lancaster Pride 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
✨ No RSVP needed, just show up!
Peace of Mind Mental Health Group - Free LGBTQIA+ Support Group
Finding a space where you feel safe, seen, and understood is important. Peace of Mind Mental Health Group is proud to partner with Lancaster Pride in creating affirming spaces for our community.
Join us for Unapologetically Us, a free monthly support group for LGBTQIA+ adults. This group is a space to connect with others who share similar experiences while exploring topics like identity, relationships, and mental health.
Led by Sarah, our Certified Peer Specialist, this group is rooted in lived experience, authenticity, and community support.
Registration is required and space is limited. Be sure to reserve your spot early.
RSVP link: https://tinyurl.com/lgbtqia-support-group
🗓 Date: Sunday, June 21, 2026
⏰ Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Location: 313 W Liberty Street, Lancaster, PA 17603 (Suite 237)
💲 Cost: Free
Lancaster Pride Pageant Royale
Join us for an unforgettable evening of glamour, talent, and community at the Lancaster Pride Pageant!
Hosted for the first time at West Art in Downtown Lancaster, this high-energy event will showcase local performers as they compete for the title of Lancaster Pride Royale 2026. Celebrate with us as we honor the 2025 Lancaster Pride Royale Nes and the artistry and spirit of the LGBTQ+ community and crown this year’s next shining star.
Whether you're cheering on a friend or soaking in the excitement, the Lancaster Pride Pageant promises a night full of pride, passion, and performance!
Note - More details and a link to buy tickets are coming soon!
Sober Craft & Sip
🎨 Join us for a fun, creative afternoon at The Midnight Oil! Our monthly Sober Craft & Sip is the perfect way to connect with community while making art in a welcoming, alcohol-free space.
📆 Sunday, September 13th from 1:00 – 3:00 PM
📍 The Midnight Oil, 44 N Christian St, Lancaster, PA 17602
🚘 Street parking is FREE on Sundays in Lancaster
Whether you want to paint, craft, or just hang out and get creative, everyone is welcome. Supplies are included for all types of crafting, including collage, painting (oil, water color, acrylic, etc), friendship bracelets, and so much more!
✨ $16 per person (includes materials). Profits support Lancaster Pride 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
✨ No RSVP needed, just show up!
Peace of Mind Mental Health Group - Free LGBTQIA+ Support Group
Finding a space where you feel safe, seen, and understood is important. Peace of Mind Mental Health Group is proud to partner with Lancaster Pride in creating affirming spaces for our community.
Join us for Unapologetically Us, a free monthly support group for LGBTQIA+ adults. This group is a space to connect with others who share similar experiences while exploring topics like identity, relationships, and mental health.
Led by Sarah, our Certified Peer Specialist, this group is rooted in lived experience, authenticity, and community support.
Registration is required and space is limited. Be sure to reserve your spot early.
RSVP link: https://tinyurl.com/lgbtqia-support-group
🗓 Date: Sunday, June 21, 2026
⏰ Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Location: 313 W Liberty Street, Lancaster, PA 17603 (Suite 237)
💲 Cost: Free
Peace of Mind Mental Health Group - Free LGBTQIA+ Support Group
Finding a space where you feel safe, seen, and understood is important. Peace of Mind Mental Health Group is proud to partner with Lancaster Pride in creating affirming spaces for our community.
Join us for Unapologetically Us, a free monthly support group for LGBTQIA+ adults. This group is a space to connect with others who share similar experiences while exploring topics like identity, relationships, and mental health.
Led by Sarah, our Certified Peer Specialist, this group is rooted in lived experience, authenticity, and community support.
Registration is required and space is limited. Be sure to reserve your spot early.
RSVP link: https://tinyurl.com/lgbtqia-support-group
🗓 Date: Sunday, June 21, 2026
⏰ Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Location: 313 W Liberty Street, Lancaster, PA 17603 (Suite 237)
💲 Cost: Free
Sober Craft & Sip
🎨 Join us for a fun, creative afternoon at The Midnight Oil! Our monthly Sober Craft & Sip is the perfect way to connect with community while making art in a welcoming, alcohol-free space.
📆 Sunday, July 12th from 1:00 – 3:00 PM
📍 The Midnight Oil, 44 N Christian St, Lancaster, PA 17602
🚘 Street parking is FREE on Sundays in Lancaster
Whether you want to paint, craft, or just hang out and get creative, everyone is welcome. Supplies are included for all types of crafting, including collage, painting (oil, water color, acrylic, etc), friendship bracelets, and so much more!
✨ $16 per person (includes materials). Profits support Lancaster Pride 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
✨ No RSVP needed, just show up!
Stonewall / Pride Vigil
Join us as we close out Pride Month with an evening of remembrance, reflection, and community. Together, we’ll honor the anniversary of the Stonewall riots, remember those who came before us, celebrate those still with us, and gather in gratitude and hope. 🕯️🏳️🌈
Zoetropolis Pride Collection: The Queen
Lancaster Pride and Zoetropolis present a special Pride Collection screening of The Queen featuring the award-winning Lancaster short documentary Amish Country Queer. Experience a landmark piece of queer cinema that offers a rare glimpse into drag culture and pageantry in the late 1960s.
Pet Parade
Bring your pets (and your Pride outfits!) and join us for a fun, leisurely community walk through Buchanan Park. Dogs, cats, and other safely walkable/carriable pets are welcome for this colorful celebration of Pride, community, and our beloved companions. 🐾🌈
Hypnotic Pole Fitness Queer Intro to Pole Workshop
Curious about pole fitness? Join Lancaster Pride and Hypnotic Pole Fitness for a special Queer Intro to Pole Workshop on June 25. This beginner-friendly class offers a supportive, LGBTQIA+ affirming space to explore movement, confidence, self-expression, and community. No experience required.
Peace of Mind Mental Health Group - Free LGBTQIA+ Support Group
Finding a space where you feel safe, seen, and understood is important. Peace of Mind Mental Health Group is proud to partner with Lancaster Pride in creating affirming spaces for our community.
Join us for Unapologetically Us, a free monthly support group for LGBTQIA+ adults. This group is a space to connect with others who share similar experiences while exploring topics like identity, relationships, and mental health.
Led by Sarah, our Certified Peer Specialist, this group is rooted in lived experience, authenticity, and community support.
Registration is required and space is limited. Be sure to reserve your spot early.
RSVP link: https://tinyurl.com/lgbtqia-support-group
🗓 Date: Sunday, June 21, 2026
⏰ Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Location: 313 W Liberty Street, Lancaster, PA 17603 (Suite 237)
💲 Cost: Free
Uptown Pride Afterparty (21+)
Keep the celebration going after the Lancaster Pride Festival at the official Uptown Pride After Party! Join us from 9:00 PM until close at Decades, 401 Prime, and The Belvedere Inn for DJ music, food and drink specials, games, and more. Located just a short walk from Penn Medicine Park, these three Uptown Lancaster venues are the perfect place to end your Pride weekend in community.
2026 Lancaster Pride Festival
Lancaster Pride is thrilled to return to Penn Medicine Park, home of the Lancaster Stormers, for our 18th annual Pride Festival!
📆 Saturday, June 20th from 12:00 – 6:00 PM
📍 Penn Medicine Park, 650 North Prince Street, Lancaster, PA 17603
Sober Craft & Sip
🎨 Join us for a fun, creative afternoon at The Midnight Oil! Our monthly Sober Craft & Sip is the perfect way to connect with community while making art in a welcoming, alcohol-free space.
📆 Sunday, June 14th from 1:00 – 3:00 PM
📍 The Midnight Oil, 44 N Christian St, Lancaster, PA 17602
🚘 Street parking is FREE on Sundays in Lancaster
Whether you want to paint, craft, or just hang out and get creative, everyone is welcome. Supplies are included for all types of crafting, including collage, painting (oil, water color, acrylic, etc), friendship bracelets, and so much more!
✨ $16 per person (includes materials). Profits support Lancaster Pride 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
✨ No RSVP needed, just show up!
Zoetropolis Pride Collection: Paris is Burning
A special Pride Collection screening featuring the iconic Paris Is Burning alongside the award-winning Lancaster short documentary Amish Country Queer. Join Lancaster Pride and Zoetropolis for an evening celebrating queer history, drag culture, and community.
Queer (+Allies) Self Defense Class
Lancaster Pride is proud to sponsor our second annual Queer Self-Defense Class - an empowering, community-centered evening designed to build confidence, connection, and practical safety skills. Hosted at RHYLEASE and led by instructors from Jiu Jitsu One, this inclusive class welcomes all experience levels and includes guided instruction in spatial and physical defense techniques in an adaptable, accessible environment.
Water Week Pride on the Conestoga
Lancaster Pride is excited to share and support Pride on the Conestoga, part of Lancaster Water Week 2026, hosted by the Conestoga River Club. This guided kayaking experience brings together the beauty of Lancaster County’s waterways with a celebration of LGBTQIA+ community, connection, and inclusion.
🚣 Sunday, June 7 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
💲 $15 per ticket (RSVP required)
📍 Location details provided after registration
Lititz Pride Festival
Lancaster Pride is excited to participate in the Lititz Pride Festival on Saturday, June 6, 2026 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.!
Hosted by Lancaster County Chooses Love, this free, family-friendly celebration brings together the LGBTQIA+ community and allies for a day of connection, visibility, and joy. Be sure to stop by the Lancaster Pride booth to say hello and connect with our team - we can’t wait to celebrate with you!
Pride Flag Raising at City Hall
Join us to kick off Pride Month with our annual flag raising at City Hall in Lancaster! We’ll meet at noon, share a few words, and raise the pride flag 🏳️🌈
Peace of Mind Mental Health Group - Free LGBTQIA+ Support Group
Finding a space where you feel safe, seen, and understood is important. Peace of Mind Mental Health Group is proud to partner with Lancaster Pride in creating affirming spaces for our community.
Join us for Unapologetically Us, a free monthly support group for LGBTQIA+ adults. This group is a space to connect with others who share similar experiences while exploring topics like identity, relationships, and mental health.
Led by Sarah, our Certified Peer Specialist, this group is rooted in lived experience, authenticity, and community support.
Registration is required and space is limited. Be sure to reserve your spot early.
RSVP link: https://tinyurl.com/lgbtqia-support-group
🗓 Date: Sunday, May 24, 2026
⏰ Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Location: 313 W Liberty Street, Lancaster, PA 17603 (Suite 237)
💲 Cost: Free
11th Annual Open Streets Lancaster
Lancaster Pride is excited to support the 11th Annual Open Streets Lancaster, happening Saturday, May 9, 2026 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Hosted by Lancaster Rec in partnership with the City of Lancaster and Lancaster Bikes, this free, family-friendly event transforms Water Street into a vibrant, car-free space where community takes center stage. With activities promoting physical and mental wellness, live music, local artists, food trucks, and opportunities to connect with nonprofits and small businesses, Open Streets invites people of all ages and abilities to walk, bike, roll, and explore the city in a whole new way.
Sober Craft & Sip
🎨 Join us for a fun, creative afternoon at The Midnight Oil! Our monthly Sober Craft & Sip is the perfect way to connect with community while making art in a welcoming, alcohol-free space.
📆 Sunday, May 3rd from 1:00 – 3:00 PM
📍 The Midnight Oil, 44 N Christian St, Lancaster, PA 17602
🚘 Street parking is FREE on Sundays in Lancaster
Whether you want to paint, craft, or just hang out and get creative, everyone is welcome. Supplies are included for all types of crafting, including collage, painting (oil, water color, acrylic, etc), friendship bracelets, and so much more!
✨ $16 per person (includes materials). Profits support Lancaster Pride 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
✨ No RSVP needed, just show up!
First Friday Pride & Create Night
Join Lancaster Pride at the Ware Center for Pride and Create, a creative evening of connection, self-expression, and community. Enjoy hands-on art activities and help kick off a collaborative piece that will continue throughout Pride Month and be featured at the Lancaster Pride Festival on June 20.
📅 Friday, May 1
⏰ 6:30 – 7:30 PM
📍 Ware Center for the Arts, 42 N. Prince St., Lancaster, PA
Zoetropolis 30th Anniversary: Lancaster’s Gayest Happy Hour
Stop by, say hello, and celebrate with us!
Event Details
📆 Friday, May 1, 2026
⏰ 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Zoetropolis
Be sure to check out the full lineup of Zoetropolis’ 30th anniversary events happening throughout the weekend, May 1–3.
YWCA Lancaster's 2026 Race Against Racism
Lancaster Pride is proud to be part of the 2026 Race Against Racism on Saturday, April 25 from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Musser Park.
Hosted by YWCA Lancaster, this powerful, long-standing community event brings people together to take action for racial and gender equity through a day of movement, advocacy, and connection. Participants can take part in a Kids’ Fun Run or 5K while supporting programs that advance justice and empowerment across Lancaster County. Stop by the Lancaster Pride booth to say hello, connect with our team, and stand with us in building a more inclusive and equitable community.
Peace of Mind Mental Health Group - Free LGBTQIA+ Support Group
Finding a space where you feel safe, seen, and understood is important. Peace of Mind Mental Health Group is proud to partner with Lancaster Pride in creating affirming spaces for our community.
Join us for Unapologetically Us, a free monthly support group for LGBTQIA+ adults. This group is a space to connect with others who share similar experiences while exploring topics like identity, relationships, and mental health.
Sober Craft & Sip
🎨 Join us for a fun, creative afternoon at The Midnight Oil! Our monthly Sober Craft & Sip is the perfect way to connect with community while making art in a welcoming, alcohol-free space.
📆 Sunday, April 12th from 1:00 – 3:00 PM
📍 The Midnight Oil, 44 N Christian St, Lancaster, PA 17602
🚘 Street parking is FREE on Sundays in Lancaster
Whether you want to paint, craft, or just hang out and get creative, everyone is welcome. Supplies are included for all types of crafting, including collage, painting (oil, water color, acrylic, etc), friendship bracelets, and so much more!
✨ $16 per person (includes materials). Profits support Lancaster Pride 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
✨ No RSVP needed, just show up!
Trans Day of Visibility Gathering
Lancaster Pride will be gathering at Penn Square as we hold space for anyone who would like to stand with us, show support, ask questions, or simply spend time with our trans friends and family.
📍 Penn Square is located at the intersection of East King Street and South Queen Street in the heart of downtown Lancaster, PA 17602
Lanc Pride Throws - Disc Golf Charity Event
Who is ready to throw some discs? We are!
Join us on March 22, 2026, for a charity triples disc golf tournament hosted by Elevated Disc Golf Events to help raise funds for Lancaster Pride! This event is for both pro teams and amateur teams.
The winning teams will get a prize AND there is a chance to enter a raffle to win some cool items. Don't wait, register today!
📅 Sunday, March 22, 2026
⏰ Check in at 9:00 AM
📍 Herr Park Disc Golf Course - 186 Ironstone Ridge Rd, Lancaster, PA 17603
Zenkaikon Lip Sync Competition
We are excited to announce that Lancaster Pride is returning to Zenkaikon in 2026! Join us for our lip sync competition on Friday, March 20th at 10pm. We can't wait to see you there!
Zenkaikon’s official charity partner this year is a wonderful cause that we love - The Eastern PA Trans Equity Project! Donations to the Eastern PA Trans Equity Project help continue their work addressing the critical needs of the transgender community in Eastern Pennsylvania.
Sober Craft & Sip
🎨 Join us for a fun, creative afternoon at The Midnight Oil! Our monthly Sober Craft & Sip is the perfect way to connect with community while making art in a welcoming, alcohol-free space.
📆 Sunday, March 8th from 1:00 – 3:00 PM
📍 The Midnight Oil, 44 N Christian St, Lancaster, PA 17602
🚘 Street parking is FREE on Sundays in Lancaster
Whether you want to paint, craft, or just hang out and get creative, everyone is welcome. Supplies are included for all types of crafting, including collage, painting (oil, water color, acrylic, etc), friendship bracelets, and so much more!
✨ $16 per person (includes materials). Profits support Lancaster Pride 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
✨ No RSVP needed, just show up!
Sober Craft & Sip
🎨 Join us for another fun, creative afternoon at The Midnight Oil! Our Sober Craft & Sip is the perfect way to connect with community while making art in a welcoming, alcohol-free space.
📆 Sunday, January 11th from 1:00 – 3:00 PM
📍 The Midnight Oil, 44 N Christian St, Lancaster, PA 17602
✨ $16 per person (includes materials). Profits support Lancaster Pride 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
✨ No RSVP needed, just show up!
Sober Craft & Sip
🎨 Join us for another fun, creative afternoon at The Midnight Oil! Our Sober Craft & Sip is the perfect way to connect with community while making art in a welcoming, alcohol-free space.
📆 Sunday, December 14th from 1:00 – 3:00 PM
📍 The Midnight Oil, 44 N Christian St, Lancaster, PA 17602
✨ $16 per person (includes materials). Profits support Lancaster Pride 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
✨ No RSVP needed, just show up!
ExtraGive 2025 Lancaster Pride Giving Party
We can't wait to participate in Lancaster County's largest giving event for the year. Be sure to come out and celebrate with us at the Elk's Lodge and help us make the pride festival FREE AGAIN!
📅 Friday, November 21, 2025
🕐 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
📍 Elk's Lodge | 19 N Duke St, Lancaster, PA 17602